Five J – Class Yachts race for the first time in 76 years!
With Hanuman, Lionheart, Rainbow, Ranger, and Velsheda, the afterguard on board on Hanuman , the replica of Endeavour II, proved to be to much for the rest of the fleet. Helmed by Ken Read, navigated by Juan Villa with Richard Branson and owners Kristy and Jim Clark were apparently delighted with the result. “We got the break we needed after trying to go left all day, and finally got the lane we wanted,” a triumphant Skipper Ken Read afterwards. He was really surprised at how many lead changes there were and thinks it will continue to be a dog fight all regatta.
See the video hereJ-Class Bucket Regatta